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by Dakota
Fri May 27, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Zenith Carb Spares
Replies: 6
Views: 4278

Re: Zenith Carb Spares

No, just one washer which is 1.20mm thick - is this an issue ?
by Dakota
Fri May 27, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Ford Consul 1703 Raw Water Cooled
Replies: 3
Views: 3973

Re: Ford Consul 1703 Raw Water Cooled

Interesting!!! Boat has a raw only circuit with no stat and no means of cooling the oil in the sump. Water is fed directly into the pump, into the manifold at lowest point next to exhaust water injector, out of manifold into engine water pump, through head, out of thermostat housing into the exhaust...
by Dakota
Fri May 27, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Zenith Carb Spares
Replies: 6
Views: 4278

Re: Zenith Carb Spares

Thanks gents - needle valve arrived today :thumbsup:

Rapier - Fingers crossed - I might not need that manual :wot: buy thanks anyway for the offer.

Cheers
by Dakota
Mon May 23, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Ford Consul 1703 Raw Water Cooled
Replies: 3
Views: 3973

Ford Consul 1703 Raw Water Cooled

Hi, I understand the 4 seater Simmonds were fitted with the above engine - could anyone confirm method of how the cooling system operates/plumbed in by posting photographs or a manual. Were they all fitted with Thermostats ? What is the ideal running temperature ? Any help would be appreciated. :per...
by Dakota
Mon May 23, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Zenith Carb Spares
Replies: 6
Views: 4278

Zenith Carb Spares

I am looking to replace some parts on a 1.5" Zenith Carb including the float chamber needle valve - any suggestions who/where to purchase from ?

MT
by Dakota
Thu May 05, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Venues
Topic: Grendon lakes, Northampton - Camping weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 29476

Re: Grendon lakes, Northampton - Camping weekend

Tim,

Looks the part. Count me in :thumbsup: Would suggest a few guys who do not post on the forum would be interested.

:wot:
by Dakota
Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Removal of Fuel from fitted Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 2313

Removal of Fuel from fitted Tank

I am trying to remove all the old fuel from my Albatross petrol tank located under the back seat - i have siphoned so much out but not all - reluctant to remove tank. I noticed some of you guys were using a tube with a marble inside at Falmouth to transfer fuel (Mr Parry) ?????? would this device em...
by Dakota
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Falmouth Rally in Sportsboat & Rib magazine!
Replies: 3
Views: 2323

Re: Falmouth Rally in Sportsboat & Rib magazine!

It took a few days to reach stores in Warwickshire but I've finally found a copy today.

Some great PR for the club you would hope.

I swear blind I took the Avenger this year ? :?

Ballistic prop on an Albatross :hmmm:

That would be interesting :woo:

Nigel Boggis!!!! :giggle:
by Dakota
Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Albatross props
Replies: 35
Views: 29207

Re: Albatross props

Hi, I am only able to comment on the continental with the climax engine, 36mph is my maximum to date using a standard issue Albatross Marine prop. I have been speaking to Steel Developments who believe this can be improved plus the installation of electronic ignition should take it back to 40mph - o...
by Dakota
Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Boesch
Replies: 3
Views: 2381

Re: Boesch

Simonp,

David Knight for sure has a Boesch - currently being restored.

His contact details are in the club magazine.